MEDICINE & HEALTH

COVID-19 Variants: WHO Announces New System for Naming All Troubling Strains

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.01.2021 04:51 AM

The World Health Organization yesterday announced that COVID-19 variants are to be identified by the Greek alphabet's letters to prevent stigmatizing countries where they were originally detected.

Brain Training Games Won't Make You Smart, Experts Say

05.31.2021 23:48 PM

All you learn from solving brain games, puzzles and crosswords is how to solve them better, say experts; there’s no wider application to real-world tasks.

"Olfactory Training" Can Help Treat Anosmia in COVID-19 Long-Haulers, Studies Show

05.31.2021 23:14 PM

UC Davis Health professors have recently been working to identify treatment for anosmia or loss of sense of smell in COVID-19 long-haulers through "olfactory training."

Older Adults with Cerebral Palsy Receive Lesser Attention, Needs More Physical Therapy Than Usual

05.31.2021 08:28 AM

A recent study shows that cerebral palsy isn't considered a top priority by medical institutions and healthcare providers.

Colorectal Screening for Ages 45 Years Old and Above Recommended to Help Detect Early Cancer Symptoms

05.31.2021 06:16 AM

A recent study suggests a specific health screening for people 45 years of age and up. This medical examination is the best key to combat one of the deadliest cancer in history.

COVID-19 Long Haulers Experience Lingering Symptoms Similar to Those with Cognitive Problems, Study Shows

05.31.2021 05:53 AM

Most people getting infected with COVID-19 get better after a few weeks from getting the virus but there are people known as COVID-19 long haulers.

Can This Wireless Brain Implant Help You Make Friends? Here's What Experts Say

05.31.2021 04:41 AM

Scientists have used a wireless brain implant for the first time ever to make mice socialise with each other.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment: New Drug May Help Treat Blood Cancer in Children

05.31.2021 02:10 AM

A team of researchers recently discovered a new and effective method of treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer, in children.

COVID-19 Symptoms Inhibitor Found in Sting Agonist Drugs, Possibly Blocking Other Severe Variants

05.30.2021 06:13 AM

University of Pennsylvania researchers made a drug known as diABZI, showed potent activity against the SARS-CoV-2, including the South African variant B.1.351, a Variant of Concern.

Alzheimer Treatment Breakthrough: Blood Oxygen Levels’ Link to Memory Loss Helps Study to Prevent Syndrome

05.29.2021 23:10 PM

In a world-first discovery, researchers have observed how blood oxygen levels in the brain affect memory loss, a precursor to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

What Does Arbutin Do to the Skin? Dermatologists Claim It is the Secret to Ultra Bright Skin

05.29.2021 08:20 AM

Arbutin is the skin-lightening ingredient that is seldom heard of and of which some dermatologists claim is the secret ingredient to ultra-white skin. Here are its benefits to the skin and how to use it.

New Sunscreen Ingredient Gives UV Protection, Swimmers Not Harming Coral Reefs

05.29.2021 01:39 AM

The new research suggests that Methylene Blue can possibly be an active ingredient in sunscreens because it is safe for coral reefs and can offer a broad-spectrum protection from ultraviolet rays.

Vaccines for COVID-19 Effective with Cancer Patients, New Study Shows

05.28.2021 23:27 PM

Almost 90 percent of the cancer patients had tested positive with the coronavirus antibodies after they were given shots of Pfizer-BioNTech's vaccine. In just a span of two weeks, those who obtained the second dose are proven to receive the vaccine well.

Low Birth Weight and Premature Births Affect Child's IQ Later in Life, Study Says

05.28.2021 21:59 PM

The statistical analysis shows that babies born prematurely or had very low birth weight tend to score at least 12 points lower in IQ scores than full-term babies.

Glycerin Cosmetics Smoothen, Moisturize Skin: Uses, Benefits, and Side-Effects

05.28.2021 09:30 AM

Found in moisturizers and lotions, glycerin is the third most common ingredient in skincare products next to water and fragrance.

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